About This Role

                                                                                                         

Join our soon-to-be opened Business Aviation Training Centre in Vienna (Schwechat) as a Regulatory Specialist where you’ll be part of our global Business Aviation Training team.

We are expanding our global network to Central Europe and will be opening a business aviation training centre in Vienna, Austria in Spring 2025. The Centre will deploy the first Bombardier Global 7500 full-flight simulator (FFS) in Europe, making pilot training on this popular aircraft type more accessible and convenient for operators in the region.

CAE will initially operate six state-of the-art Full Flight Simulators in Vienna, including the Global 7500, a Global 6000 Vision, and four yet-to-be-announced Full Flight Simulators for business jets from leading manufacturers. The new 8,000-square-metre facility will have space for expansion with a capacity for up to nine Full Flight Simulators and will be purpose-built to deliver the most advanced pilot training experience in Central Europe.

The role we are offering you

In this role you are responsible for ensuring training center’s training devices compliance to recognized quality standards worldwide and maintain the required Level of Qualification. This position is at the supervisory level of technical staff and the incumbent is expected to exercise judgment and initiative in planning, coordination and execution of work assignments in line with the existing policies and procedures and by effectively allocating time and resources to meet business and budget objectives in a timely manner.

Key Responsibilities

Assist management team in ensuring all technical & quality criteria are met to achieve maximum attainable standard of simulator certification and maintaining that standard for the life of the training device.Act as a conduit for all matters related to the device’s certification between the training center and the regulatorsMaintain a schedule to ensure all certificate dates are achieved in a timely manner.Prepare and deliver full status reports during the authority’s evaluations highlighting previous/ current and future events which contribute towards a successful simulator technical operation.Instigate and direct a program to enable the simulators to meet the requirements subjectively outlined by the regulatory. Namely set up a program of Standard Fly outs for all devices and training the individual stakeholders the requirements to successfully fulfill this requirement.Schedule a program to achieve all the milestones required by the regulator related to objective testing of the device. (QTG’s)Monitor the preparation for Recurrent Evaluations, checking and expediting where necessary, that required items such as QTG re-runs, subjective Fly Outs and QA audits have been completed. Subsequently monitor progress on any findings and provide 30 Day and follow-up Reports as required.Analysis and provide feedback to technical staff related objective test run as required by the regulator to meet successful certification. Present the results of this program to the regulatory authoritiesDevise solutions related to problems encountered during evaluations without impacting adversely the certification of the device within the allotted timeframe. And Identify shortfalls with the product during the STD Flyout process and ensure they are highlighted to technical department for remedy in a timely mannerTrain staff in both the flight operations department and technical departments the necessity of successfully meeting all applicable regulatory compliance standards to enable zero flight time training.Plans, schedules, directs and reviews work of team members/ department activities working with the Team Leader, Device Coordinator and Systems Engineer.Plan and prepare for the Qualification of new simulator projects and upgrades and subsequently participate in their installation, testing and qualification. And review technical updates to ensure compliance with regulatory authorities.

Our ideal candidate

Associate's degree or college degree5-8 years of experienceWorking with complex technical equipment. Reviewing complex technical documentation. Be fully aware of the content of both FAA & EASA FSTD regulations whilst been able to communicate this information articulately to others to enable a successfully compliance by the teams.Experience dealing with aviation regulatory authorities including but not limited to UK-CAA, FAA & EASAStrong knowledge of aviation operating procedures related to both aircraft flight training and technical systems operations.Successfully be able to relate to pilots training requirements driving the technical department to recognize these effectively whilst maintaining the device to regulatory standards.The incumbent makes decisions and recommendations within formal guidelines or precedentsKnowledge of simulation techniques, computer systems, simulation software design methodologies, interfaces, hydraulics, instructor stations, and visual systems. 10+  years simulator experienceGood understanding of regulatory compliancyGood team management skills and experience.Good demonstrated organization and project management skillsGood interpersonal skills.Excellent communication and presentation skillsExercises initiative in adapting and applying procedures to address unusual problem situations and resolves conflicts in an effective manner.Good PC skills (Word, Excel, etc)

Position Type                       

Regular

CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.

Equal Opportunity Employer 

CAE is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. As \"One CAE,\" we take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, nationality, colour, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, Veteran status, age, or other legally protected characteristics.  

 

If you don't see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed in the job posting, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. At CAE, everyone is welcome to contribute to our success. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please get in touch with us at rh-hr@cae.com.